

Ferris’ CHINESE ELMS Will Make a Fine Windbreak in Three or Four Years! Where time is important, Chi- 
nese Elm is the correct answer. 
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Fast growing and hardy—it has become extremely popular all over the country. It grows with remarkable 
success in every section. Very thick and compact, branching from the ground, it furnishes protection against 
winter storms and snows as well as dust storms. Beautiful and graceful in habit, the Chinese Elm makes the 
whole landscape more sightly. 
Plant in double or triple rows 10 or 12 feet apart, and 3 or 4 feet apart in the row. Ferris’ Chinese Elms are 
grown in the North and from northern seed. Plant your windbreak or screen this spring—take advantage of - 
these fine values. (Special Shade Tree Sizes are Offered on Page 36.) 


100 200 
(a) 18-24 in., select seedlings $3.25 $6.00 
(b) 2-3 ft., select seedlings 4.75 9.00 
The All-American tree, rapid of growth, entirely hardy, lives to great age, and is beautiful as well. (For 
Special Lawn Tree sizes, see page 36.) . 
25 100 200 
(a);” 18-24 in:, select seedlings i..." So Gis So he 5 ‘pedal SMe eect Tne $1.10 $3.50 $6.50 
tb)  Sittransplan te A StS oy ee ene et yi nh enn 8.00 25.00 45.00 
Exceedingly popular for quick backgrounds and screens, producing very picturesque skyline effects. Easily 
recognized by its slim form. (For Choice Lawn Specimens, see page 37.) 
10 25 100 
ta). 2-3 ft., ~windbreak treeq qcmei eerie) ie Sah Re ae” $2.50 $5.00 $18.50 
132 Russian Golden Willow 
Very rapid growing willow with attractive bright yellow bark. In mass plantings they are especially decor- 
ative, even in winter. They make fine, quick windbreaks and are entirely hardy. 30 to 40 feet at maturity. 
: 25 100 
fa) “23s ft. windbredk tress ame Te ee Ser ae Oe $2.50 $8.00 
(b) 4-6 ft. .windbreak trees... 3:0) Raters Sv 5.00 16.00 

Shrubby in habit, with chestnut-brown bark and deep shiny green foliage. Fast growing, splendid for 
screens and backgrounds, as well as washy banks. 20 to 30 feet at maturity. 
10 25 100 
(a) 21/2-3/2 ft., windbreak trees pie eR Pe Se ame a Tal $1.10 $2.25 $7.50 
(b).. 4-6 Hf, -windbreak trees. Sie | ae ee 2.00 4.50 15.00 

Developing a broad, weeping head, and of compact character, this makes an extremely fine background or 
screen. A planting of Weeping Willow along a stream is particularly beautiful and desirable. (Trees for 
lawn planting are given on page 37.) 
10 25 100 
Rey y $4.50 $15.00 
Finest and most popular flowering screen. Beautiful, vigorous, fast growing, and hardy everywhere. Shuts 
off those undesirable views in no time. Plant 2 feet apart. Attractive red berries follow the May-June flowers. 
(More complete description on page 42.) 
3-4 ft., windbreak trees... 
10 25 100 
pe nat) Beat yb $10.00 
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w— Russian Oliue 
Beautiful screen of silvery gray. Naturally it, develops a small tree, but if kept clipped will form a compact, 
effective and fine looking background, screen or contrast clump. Foliage small faced silver, with small, yel- 
low, fragrant flowers in season, followed by berries that are attractive to birds. In screens should be plant- 
ed 3 ft. apart, and prune heavily. 
(a) 1 ft., hedging 
(b) 2 ft., transplants ... 
10 2s 100 
saasnseeb es POO $11.00 $40.00 
(a) 2-3 ft., select transplants... 
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—— dio a a - nal : a 
FINEST AND HARDIEST TREE WE HAVE TO 
_ DOUGLAS FIR.. 3-4 ft, EXTRA HEAVY 
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Extraordinary vitality, beauty, and_ thick apid | 
growth all combine to make it the perfect shelte belt | 
tree. Develops a grand looking, tall pyramid of deep, 
shiny green, holding its low branches even to ol 
age. Extremely hardy, long-lived, and especially fre 
from disease and insect troubles. This is the ever- ‘ 
green highly recommended by the Iowa State Coke 
lege of Agriculture. If you want: the best for your 
windbreak, plant our Douglas Fir. 60-80 feet at ma- — 
turity. / ae 
We offer fine specimens for lawn planting on pag 
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100 | 
10 B24 : 
(a) 2-4 in., 2-yr. seedlings. $0.90 $1.75 $5.00 
(b) 6-10 in., 3-yr. seedlings... 1.30 2.75 — 9,00 4 
Each 10 25> 1005 
(c) 18-24 in., light transplants, 2X. $0.60 $5.00 $11.25 $40.00 — 
(For those who want quicker 2 Fe oe 
results, we recommend the fol- ; +S renin 
lowing extra heavy, field 
stock. These are super quality : 
windbreak trees.) ‘ ‘ 2 er 
(d) 2-3 ft. extra heavy wind- Each 10 2 100 
(e) 3-4 ft., extra heavy wind- a, Oo ee 
break trees, 4X... Severe 1,30 12.00 27.50 100.00 — 
SPECIAL! DOUGLAS FIR—DE LUXE WINDBREAK TREES 
Each 10 2 100 
(f) 3-4 ft., extra heavy, sheared, ’ <5 
well shaped windbreak P 
trees, 4X55 53 haa $2.65 $25.00 $56.25 $200.00 
(You will find these ideal trees aon 
for the screen along the drive: 
way, or for windbreaks in 
prominent places where ap- 
pedrance means as much as 
protectiveness. They are extra , 
strong, symmetrical trees, ' 
NEAR SPECIMENS.) | a 
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